Passion Paris and ADN collaborate on webtoon ‘Hero Killer’ animated series
Following Monday’s teasing announcement, Passion Paris and ADN confirmed that they have entered into a co-production on an animated series adaptation of the globally acclaimed webtoon “Hero Killer,” led by “Moonlit Bamboo Forest” director David Pagaille.
The announcement was made today at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival and joins a strong line-up of Passion Pictures projects presented at this year’s edition.
Based on the popular action-fantasy webtoon published by Jaedam Media and created by writer Kkulbeol and illustrator Beolkkul, “Hero Killer” is one of the most successful action titles on Naver Webtoon, the largest South Korean digital comic and webtoon platform.
“’Hero Killer’ immediately captured our imagination,” says Caroline Audebert, Managing Director of Passion Paris. “It’s a bold, emotionally charged story with a fascinating heroine at its center. At Passion, we’re always looking for projects that push us forward creatively and ‘Hero Killer’ offers a rare combination of cinematic action, compelling characters and an expanded universe. We’re excited to work with ADN and our partners to bring this remarkable property to the screen and introduce it to audiences around the world.”
Bastien Guetta, head of content development at ADN, added that “Hero Killer” had everyone at ADN on board from the start. “For us, ‘Hero Killer’ stands out as one of the most exciting and visually striking action webtoons of its generation. In addition to its spectacular battles and unique visual identity, it features a compelling heroine and a rich cast of characters that have captivated millions of readers around the world.”
“Hero Killer” is available in 10 languages worldwide and includes more than 250 published episodes. Indeed, it has captivated millions of people, and the teams are working to bring the scale, intensity and emotion of the original material to the screen for a global audience.
To mark the announcement, the production unveiled a brand new, exclusive artwork from original creators Kkulbeol and Beolkkul and the first official teaser visual and launched the project’s official online channels, including the website http://www.herokiller-anime.com and official Instagram and X accounts.
